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At least five killed in shooting in Stade in northern Germany, police say

By FRANCE 24 - RFI
Germany Police officers in Sinzig, Germany, on May 8, 2026. -  Michael Probst, AP / Illustration picture
MON, 29 JUN 2026
Police officers in Sinzig, Germany, on May 8, 2026. - © Michael Probst, AP / Illustration picture

Five ​people are dead ​after a shooting in the northern German town ​of ‌Stade, and ⁠a male suspect has been ‌detained, police said on ⁠Monday.

The motive is currently unclear, they ​added. Local media reported ‌that the incident had taken place ‌in a youth centre in ​central Stade, a town of just below 50,000 people ​to the west ​of Hamburg.

Some ​reports referred to multiple suspects, ​but police did not immediately confirm this.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated.

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